SEDIBENG.- Young Pirates FC and Perfect Academy will battle for the top of the table in the SAFA Sedibeng Hollywoodbets Men’s Regional League match.

This is the second-round fixture after they played to a 2-all draw in the first round. This much-awaited encounter is scheduled to take place at the Rand Water grounds on Friday.

The kick-off time is at 18:00.

It is expected be the mother of all battles, as Perfect Academy will fight for their life to close the gap at the top. This Sharpeville-based side is third on the log with 68 points, while Young Pirates topping the log standings with 71 points. Pirates still have a game in hand after they played 26 games while Perfect Academy has played 27 games this season so far.

This encounter promises fireworks with both teams capable of causing an upset, especially when they play high-profile games. This game is the talk of the town, with all eyes on them come Friday.

Bophelong FC will be watching this encounter with key interest as they are also challenging for the league title. They are second in the log standings. Speaking to Sedibeng Ster Sport, Perfect Academy Head Coach, Sechaba Mofokeng said it is going to be a tough game. He told Sedibeng Ster Sport that this game has the potential to decide which direction the league will go in at the end of the season.

“I know it is early days to start making predictions about which team will be crowned the league champions at the end of the season, but I believe this game will give both teams an idea where the league will be going,” he concluded.

The rest of the SAFA Sedibeng Hollywoodbet Regional League fixtures:

Saturday:

VUT FC v/s Real Hearts FC

Ghabon FC v/s 016 Magista FC

Vaal Milano FC v/s RESA

Ben 10 FC v/s Mmabatho FC

Vaal Elite Soccer Academy v/s Sebokeng Ajax FC

 Sunday:

Celta Vigo FC v/s Juventus FC

Boipatong FC v/s Metro Stars FC

Star Boys Academy v/s SUBS

Army Gym Shooting Stars FC v/s Morning Stars FC.